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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1964
Page
1
Readers of the Osceola Record Polk Progress Clarks News and Silver Creek Land may give gift subscriptions during November and December when renewing. Free one year subscriptions go to new or lapsed subscribers whose paper expired before Sept 31. An outside Nebraska gift carries a $1 surcharge.
The Best of All Days cooking school drew about 400 women from Columbus York Waco Newman Grove Grand Island Lin- and nearby communities. The piece notes local coverage, student reporters, and comments on community efforts and education in Osceola.
Three bids were submitted to Contracting Officer Wm. B. Wyman for a grade stabilization and flood water retarding structure project. Low bid from Ewald and EisenhEiss of Creighton was 18323 dollars, highest bid 23945 dollars. Major items include 39000 yards earthwork 271 feet metal pipe nine acres seeding 2100 feet fencing and nine cubic yards reinforced concrete. Oscar Imm chairs Jones Creek Conservancy District says surveys and easements needed, with channels planned next summer and farmer agreements to use excavated material.
Osceola resident Edith Heilman, recently resigning from the Polk County Executive Committee, is honored for more than 15 years of service to the March of Dimes. A certificate and lapel pin were sent by the National Foundation president acknowledging her contributions since 1947 as Chapter Chairman and 12 years as County Campaign Director.
Nebraska residents aged 65 and over may qualify for Medical Aid to the Aged under the Kerr Mills act. Coverage includes hospital care beyond $65 in six months and other health services beyond $35 in six months. Eligibility requires age 65, Nebraska residence, and limited resources and income. Applications are through county public welfare offices. relatives may be obligated to contribute if able.
Seventy seven students at Midland College named to the A Cappella Choir directed by Eugene B. Nelson. Osceola students Linda Johnson and Phyllis Nyberg are among choir members. The group tours the United States annually and recently completed a 21 day Europe trip with 11 appearances.
Silver Creek led Osceola 26 to 0 on Friday night in a top Nebraska Class D clash. Dan Oppliger scored twice and connected on a 48 yard pass to Oppliger and a 77 yard pass to Gray while Gray and Jones also hooked up for a 38 yard score. Osceola suffered injuries as McCormick left late with a twisted leg.
The Valley Methodist Church hosted an open house on Sunday Oct 18 featuring a talk by Mrs Charles Massie recounting the church history from 1871 to today. The former building’s dedication occurred 79 years earlier on Oct 18. Mrs Laura Hendrickson, daughter of a founder, received a corsage. Christian Sarow was feted as oldest Sunday School teacher, with other members honored. A tea table with fall flowers and candles accompanied the event. committee members included Mmes Alta, Glenna and Carolyn Wiese man.
William C Wiedel of Columbus named crew leader for the 1964 Census of Agriculture. He will supervise enumerators gathering farm data in Polk County with enumeration in November and December. The census occurs every five years to track farms, crops, livestock, equipment, and production expenditures. Data will begin publishing in 1965 at county, state, and national levels. The Hahn family visited the Svobodas near Brainard on Sunday.
The second Upper Clear Creek dam near Osceola will control flood water from 2 600 acres as the largest Polk county dam. A viewing open house Sunday Oct 26 2 to 4 pm invites the public to the Kaczor farm site four and a half miles west of Osceola. The project pools ACP funds and local cooperation from 12 farmers and the Polk county Soil and Water Conservation district with engineers from SCS and county commissioners aiding road benefits. A prior dam on the Walter Berck farm adds flood control for 4 100 acres.
Vice Admiral B J Semmes announced the 19th annual National Competitive NROTC examination will be held on December 12. Eligibility covers male high school seniors and graduates aged 17 to 20 by June 30, 1965. About 2000 finalists will be chosen for college entry next September to prepare for naval careers.
The Platte Valley Opportunity Center schedules its annual fundraising solicitation for Tuesday November 3. The appeal aims to support programs and services provided by the center.
Osceola church youth groups will collect for UNICEF on Friday October 30 from 7 to 9 p m in town to avoid Halloween clutter. MYF CYO and Luther League meet at Catholic Hall at 7 p m and anyone collecting is invited to a 9 to 10 p m party there.
Perry N. Sapp reflects on vandalism of political signs in Osceola and the cost to campaigns. He recalls football chatter with Kansas ties and shares a Lincoln talking point about Nebraska’s 47 to 0 win. The column also corrects a Swedish quotation and recounts a door collision incident in Lincoln with no injuries.
Ralph Beermann campaign booster caravan arrives in Osceola Saturday at about 2 PM to distribute literature and greet voters. The group will then proceed to Fremont for a rally and oyster supper at the Pathfinder Hotel with four other groups. Volunteers invited to join.
Osceola youngsters are invited to attend the annual Spook Nite at the Legion Club on Saturday October 31 starting at 7 30 p m. The event is sponsored by the American Legion and Osceola Chamber of Commerce with prizes for best entries and treats for all participants.
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